GRETCHEN ANN ELIZABETH GRANT IS HERE!!!

Gretchen was born Dec 9th right after noon. We started the induction (the drugs) at 8:30 am and the doctor broke my water at around 10 (followed quickly by an epidural before things got too exciting) ~ then we were ready to roll! Four pushes later and there she was!! All 9 lb 3.4 oz and 21 inches long... 'a tall drink of water' as the doctor said ;) She's long and lean - with huge hands and feet to grow in to.

With the support of our families we're off to a great start. Nana and Pop watched Dyson while we were in the hospital and Mema and Grandpa took care of us for the first few weeks home. We are so blessed to have family to lean on and share this exciting time with.

Baby is doing great (gaining weight and shedding the little jaundice she had in the hospital). Brother is thrilled, but a little bored by the lack of activity from his new playmate. Daddy and mommy are happy, just very, very tired.

Here's some new below pictures ;) This will be out last post but please feel free to email for updates - teamgrant@yahoo.com.

A huge thank you to everyone that's been reading and keeping up with our baby blog. And for all the treasures and soft lovelies you've been sending (especially Gigi's Great Aunt Suzie, whom in cahoots with my mom keep both of my kids well dressed all the way from Cali). Lots of love to you all!!